Zambia: What’s Behind Hichilema’s Constitutional Reforms in Zambia?

Opposition parties allege that under the cover of constitutional reforms, President Hakainde Hichilema is manipulating the 2026 electoral race to secure victory despite his declining popularity.

The police in Zambia stopped the nationwide protests planned by a coalition of opposition parties and civil society organizations on Wednesday, March 19. The demonstrations were called to oppose President Hakainde Hichilema’s decision to amend the constitution without public consultation.

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